Police urge driving caution as collision calls rise and cold weather poses ‘frostbite risk’
According to the Fort St. John RCMP, police have recently seen a higher volume of collision-related calls due to winter driving conditions.
FORT ST. JOHN, B.C. — As collision calls rise and low temperatures pose a frostbite risk, police officers are reminding Fort St. John residents to take care on the roads.
According to a news release issued by the Fort St. John RCMP on December 10th, police have recently seen a higher volume of collision-related calls, with slippery roads and reduced visibility contributing to the uptick.
In addition, Environment Canada has forecasted wind chill temperatures nearing -38 C on both Wednesday, December 10th and Thursday, December 11th in Fort St. John, which it says will heighten the “risk of frostbite.”
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The detachment reminded drivers that vehicles travelling in the region must be equipped with winter tires between October 1st and April 30th.
Drivers and passengers are encouraged to dress for the weather and carry an emergency kit that includes warm clothing, food and water.
The RCMP also recommends packing tools such as a shovel and a tow strap in case of an “off-road experience.”
Police are urging motorists to slow down, adjust to the conditions and avoid non-essential travel when winter storms make driving hazardous.
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Additional winter driving tips are available at the Insurance Corporation of British Columbia’s (ICBC) website.
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